Crime & Safety
Ill-Timed Text Message Leads to Bust of Alleged Pot Dealer
The suspect got a text message about a deal while Greenfield police were searching his car.
A Milwaukee man is facing charges after he was caught with marijuana in his car in Greenfield, which he was planning to sell.
Tyler P. Neal, 19, was charged in Milwaukee County Circuit Court on Tuesday with one count of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance. If convicted, he faces up to 3 ½ years in prison and $10,000 in fines.
According to the criminal complaint:
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At 5:15 p.m. Saturday, Neal was pulled over by a Greenfield police officer in the 5100 block of South 27th Street for a plate violation. The officer was allowed to search Neal's car and found a bag of marijuana. He then saw Neal’s cell phone, which was receiving text messages at the time of the search, from someone wanting to buy “a dub” of marijuana.
Nearly 30 grams of marijuana were inside the car and a further search of Neal’s cell phone showed more text messages pertaining to marijuana sales.
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He’s currently being held in Milwaukee County Jail.
